EnduringGuerila

I finally got started on the build and here is a quick update. (I'll also be updating the original posts) Here is the mess of a garage I've been working in, had to take some bikes out to make room... My friend offered to paint the brake calipers, can't turn down free labor

Eh, screw it, I'll just post some of the best pics I can find of Cruisemobile's ride. I especially like the edited one in space flying towards the Death Star!

Sorry, I meant to say the STI heads (engine), not headers (exhaust). Post 3 - All EJ255 Engines are NOT created Equal I read about the unequal headers and how that's what gives the boxer engine the signature sound and reduces turbo lag. I don't know if/when I'll buy an exhaust header but I'd stick with unequal for sure.

Lol, no worries. At least for the h̶e̶a̶d̶e̶r̶s̶ heads, if I do rebuild I plan on looking into the 2008+ STI h̶e̶a̶d̶e̶r̶s̶ heads. I want to know how much of a benefit they might be and how difficult the setup would be to use them.

THIS guy? All the pic links died! His build thread has been dead for over a year so I guess all his pics were purged by Tinypic.

Shit, I heard you had a great build and you changed someones mind on the two tone colors not being ugly. Any chance you can repost most of the pics?

lol, you could just the set the idle to that but honestly not ideal. I'd recommend finding a real fix.

Useful links: XT Performance Mods great overall writeup, tons of useful information. Everything you need to know about your Subaru Engine"an OEM EJ25 is capable of housing up to 400whp/480bhp!" All EJ255 Engines are NOT created Equal "Engine wise 05-06 LGT and 04-06 STI are identical except intercooler and turbo. Yes, same long block." Light flywheels: pros and cons No Chimes: Period (disable Non-belted, and key-in-with-door-open beeping) 05-09 Outback Suspension FAQ Clutch Damper Delete reserving post 3

Pictures to hold you over: Battery was low since I haven't been driving it. Dirty bay: Cobb and turbo oil line stuff: New AVO Catback Exhaust and Invidia Uppipe:

Purchased my 2005 Outback XT (5MT) for $1600 on Aug 19th, 2019. The car is all stock with 193,978 on the odo and a bad turbo. The body and interior are in pretty great shape, though I do hate the two tone grey/silver paint. (maybe one day that'll be changed) The seller claimed the turbo was seized but it had other issues... I haven't finished the build yet but, here is the parts list: (total $4,788.03) $1046 - Cobb Stage 1+ Power Package (includes Accessport v3) ___$0 - Cobb Shifter Drive Train ($ included above) _$865 - BNR EVO3 16g Turbo _$165 - Turbo oil bypass / dedicated feed line __$96 - GrimmSpeed Electronic Boost Controller _$485 - GrimmSpeed Catted Downpipe (The stock downpipe is one of the biggest stock bottlenecks) _$157 - Invidia Catless Uppipe (only 2005 and 2006 OBXTs/LGTs have a catted uppipe) $1133 - AVO Catback 3" exhaust (This may have been a mistake, not cheap and stock isn't that limiting) __$40 - NGK LFR6AIX (x4) __$16 - Motul - RBF 600 brake fluid __$92 - Motul Gear 300 75W-90Transmission and rear diff gear oil) _$710 - PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ 225/55R17 Misc: $60 - Mishimoto Black Teardrop Shift Knob Plans: Clutch Masters FX350 flywheel (haven't decided what yet) fuel pump fuel injectors TGA Performance Tune $550 Full stereo upgrade (similar to but better than what I did on my 4runner here [poorly documented]) suspension lighter weight / more attractive wheels de-badge (remove all logos, words etc from car) paint car replace front grill, something like this? remove logo and hate the 'chrome' I need to do a compression test on each cylinder before getting it tuned, will post those here. HP numbers for later reference/context: 250hp 2005 OBXT stock 200hp 2015 WRX stock (~230hp with just a tune) 300hp 2004 STI stock 310hp 2020 STI stock Shortcuts: full thread, post alone - Old Exhaust full thread, post alone - Intake Install full thread, post alone - Brakes Install full thread, post alone - Turbo and Oil Feed Install full thread, post alone - Exhaust Install full thread, post alone - Debadging More to come!

Yea, TGA Performance here in CO Springs. "$550 for a single map" I plan on doing a compression test on each cylinder while I have it up and replacing the plugs anyway. Hopefully nothing is below 100psi! The guy I talked to at the dyno said 140psi for that engine is perfect/new and anything below 100psi probably shouldn't be pushed at all and isn't far from a rebuild. I found this article on the EJ engines, good stuff to know.

I called the local tuner that can do Cobb and he recommended getting the GrimmSpeed E Boost Controller, especially since I got a bigger turbo and plan on getting it tuned anyway. He said their tunes are $550 so that's not bad. I thought it would run me closer to $1000.

How much do you want for it, what brand? Convenient that I have the older ugly sister model to your 08.

I hadn't heard that, I'll have to look into it. If they are bigger than the WRX brakes, I might go that way instead. I thought I read in a LGT thread that people were upgrading from the stock LGT brakes to the WRX brakes.

I might do a full build log on it. I used to love reading through peoples builds but many of their threads were not well done. Especially if they put updates in new posts with a ton of comments in between, it can get really hard to follow. As for ripping the turbo off first... I bought the car like 5 months ago and ordered most of the parts 3-4 months ago. The exhaust stuff I ordered last week though. I haven't had time to actually work on the car as I had other projects that needed finishing before I allowed myself the indulgence of working on the OBXT.

No, I am not continuing to drive the car. I drove it home the day I bought it and tried to keep the RPMs below 3k. I was assuming the motor would need to be replaced or rebuilt some day so I'm not too worried. The body is in great shape and I researched a ton of cars before deciding an OBXT would be my car of choice. I wanted something fast with a turbo, 4 door, 4wd, not completely shit ground clearance and decent cargo space. Turbos are great here in Colorado and 4wd sure does help in the winter. I had a 09 Mustang GT which was fun for a bit but not my style. I actually prefer the looks of the LGT sedan over the hatchbacks but can't beat the hatch functionality.

I think I was reading that wrx calipers fit on the OBXT with slight cutting for the rear the other day. I plan on doing more research before jumping into anything. I did a 5th gen 4Runner caliper upgrade on my 4th gen and did a whole writeup for everyone about it. Thanks for the reminder on the TMIC, I was planning on doing something like this. I might take you up on the assembly, let me check out how mine looks first though. Doubt I'll have time this weekend, it's snowboarding season!

edit: Build thread here I just bought a 2005 OBXT for $1600(all stock afaik)and have ordered a ton of parts. I am wondering what I might be missing, did I forget something super important? Also, what's my next bottleneck? The parts I have ordered: Cobb Accessport v3 Cobb Air Intake Cobb Shifter Drive Train BNR EVO3 16g Turbo Oil bypass stuff (link here) Invidia Catless Uppipe GrimmSpeed Catted Downpipe AVO Catback 3" exhaust NGK LFR6AIX (x4) PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ 225/55R17 (x4) The brakes seem pretty messed up but I am looking into doing a caliper and rotor upgrade before I start replacing any brake stuff. The clutch also feels like it might be slipping a bit, I only notice in 1st gear but I have been really taking it easy on the car since the stock turbo is seized according to the previous owner. This is my first serious car build. I started my own motorcycle repair shop and have been maintaining and toying with cars for years so I know how to swing a h̶a̶m̶m̶e̶r̶ wrench. I do plan on doing all the work myself, this Suby will be my new (to me) baby.